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Description
In this interview, an International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 11 retiree named Roosevelt discusses what it was like to be an African American electrician, and his efforts to organize a collective of black electricians to become contractors. Also included in tape one, is footage taken in front of and near Theodore Roosevelt High School; and an interview with a tradeswoman named Suzanne. tape one label: Roosevelt, Suzanne; tape two label: Roosevelt 3-26-94; tape three label: Roosevelt 2;
Electricians--Labor unions Race discrimination--United States Discrimination in employment International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Place
Los Angeles (Calif.)
Provenance
California State University, Dominguez Hills California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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